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What to Know Before Attending

Use the Conference Platform/ENA Events App

  • Check your inbox for an email with information on how to log in to the platform on a computer or download the ENA Events App to access the platform on your mobile device.
    • Use the same email you used to register for ENA Leadership Conference 2024 to log in.
    • Didn’t receive your login information via email? Contact meetingservices@ena.org.
  • The ENA Events App includes your on-site schedule, the ability to connect and network with attendees and more.
    • Check the schedule regularly for updates and to verify session and event times.
    • Use the “#LC24 Get Social” button to share pics and schedule meetups with friends.

Attend the Welcome Reception and ENStrong Kickoff
Join ENA and the ENA Foundation on Jan. 25 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Audubon Pavilion for a night of food, fun, fellowship and fundraising to kick off the Foundation’s 2024 ENStrong Challenge!

  • ENA Foundation Raffle – Enter for a chance to win a 4x8-inch or 8x8-inch custom engraved brick paver that will be installed in the Foundation memorial path at ENA Headquarters!

    • How to enter:
  • Reception Attire – This year will be full of Florida flare! Your sunshine style can include brightly colored button ups, floral patterns and fashionable sandals. Fun accessories are welcome – leis, sunglasses, sunhats or anything sunny and bright!
    • Note: Save the bathing suits for the pool and the beach 😊.

Event Highlights

  • Play. Score. Win. Download the Goosechase app to play and earn points for a chance to win prizes and enhance your experience. Use code “LC24” to join and play. Participants who reach at least 2,000 points will have the chance to win an ENA merchandise basket and participants who achieve at least 3,500 points will have the chance to win a registration for Emergency Nursing 2024.
  • ENA After Dark – Unwind on Wednesday night with friends at this exclusive reception for Leadership Conference attendees. Cash bar available. Drinks cannot be charged to hotel room.
    • Don’t forget to pick up your flamingo for the Flo-mingo decorating contest!
  • Gasparilla Parade of Pirates – Need another reason to dress up? Don’t forget your eye patch and pirate hat for one of the largest outdoor parade events in the nation.

Thank you to ENA After Dark sponsor Vital, provider of ERAdvisor – a real-time, AI-powered solution that keeps patients connected and informed throughout their ED visit. With ERAdvisor, patients can view wait times and next steps, see orders and results, request service items, deliver feedback, receive video education, and more. All available on the patient's mobile device with no download or password required. To learn more, visit vital.io.

Education Highlights

  • Keynote Speakers
    • Tad Worku, MSN, RN, CEN, FNP-BC, is pairing his opening keynote address with music in a way that will provide insight on how your identity affects your leadership style.
    • Sharrica Miller, PhD, RN, is a board-certified pediatric nurse practitioner, and award-winning educator and researcher, who will provide you with concrete strategies to use in your role as an ENA leader to create a safe and inclusive work environment.
    • Katie Duke, MSN, ACNP-BC, is an experienced speaker and advocate for nursing whose workshop will prepare you for a nontraditional approach to leadership that empowers team members, promotes innovation and fosters adaptability in leadership style.
  • Digitally Accessible – More than 30 sessions of content will be accessible through the event platform after the event – available mid-Feb through May 31.
  • Bonus Education – Attendees should check their emails for communication on how to access additional education for their professional development. 

Free Tour – Tour the Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation on Jan. 24 at 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. for free when you tell them ENA sent you!

ENA will see you in Tampa!
For state or chapter-related questions, please contact componentrelations@ena.org.
For education-related questions, please contact conference.education@ena.org.
For meeting- or registration-related questions, please contact meetingservices@ena.org.